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Federal agents launched Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte, arresting 81 people in five hours as part of a broader crackdown that has produced thousands of arrests and nearly 200,000 deportations by late August. Martha White, granddaughter and literary executor of E.B. White, rebuked the use of her grandfather’s book, saying he opposed masked raids and fearmongering while believing in rule of law and due process. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein accused agents of racially profiling residents. Border official Gregory Bovino echoed book language online. Some businesses closed, including a Colombian bakery after seeing agents chase and tackle people.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.